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- Laws Governing Lunch Breaks and Coffee Breaks for WorkersThe next time you enjoy a coffee break at work, consider whether your employer is voluntarily providing you with this benefit, or whether your employer is legally obligated to do so. The answer to this question may be surprising!
- U.S. Department of Labor Announces Green Jobs InitiativeThe Department of Labor has announced a $190 million initiative to create green jobs across the country. Just when you began to despair that there were any good ideas out there ...
- Are You Ready for a Department of Labor AuditThe one that all companies have in common is that sooner or later they will have to survive a Department of Labor audit.
- Applying for Unemployment Benefits in the State of GeorgiaA guide to take the intimidation out of applying for unemployment benefits after job loss. Learn what to take and expect on your visit in the state of Georgia.
- DOL Secretary Chao Announces Start of Drug-Free Work WeekToday, October 11, 2007, the Secretary of the Department of Labor, Elaine L. Chao, announced the start of the second-annual Drug-Free Work Week, set to take place from October 14-20, 2007.
- Department of Labor Awards $10.1 Million to Support Health and Safety Training at the WorkplaceThe United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that they awarded $10.1 million to non-profit organizations for safety and health training purposes.
- Employer Negligence Through Illegal Paycheck Withholding - What to Do?What to do when you come across a crooked boss who refuses to give you the paycheck you worked hard for.
- Department of Labor Moves to Reduce Delinquency in Labor Union ReportingThe US Department of Labor (US DOL) announced yesterday a plan to reduce the delinquency of labor union financial reporting. According to the Office of Labor Management Standards 30-40% of unions are delinquent in the filing their disclosure reports.
- Department of Labor Provides Useful Tools for Human Resource Managers and Job Seekers AlikeThe website www.onetcenter.org/overview.html is a part of the Department of Labors Employment and Training Association Site. A great site to find salary expectations for specific industries and jobs broken down by state. A great resource for HR managers.
- 'America's Thoughts and Prayers Are Never Far from the Miners Who Lost Their Lives'President Obama pays homage to those killed in the mining accident and explains the steps that have been taken to ensure mine safety.
The Laurelbrook Academy Labor CaseA privately run Christian boarding high school is being sued by the Department of Labor regarding the vocational training of its students.
2010 Unemployment Extension - Dec. 30'TH Department of Labor New Claims DataUnemployment is still in a free-fall- 2010 Unemployment Extension - Dec. 23'RD Department of Labor New Claims DataLatest numbers show a harsh reality.
- 2010 Unemployment Extension - Latest Department of Labor Weekly New Claims Are UpWhen the new bad becomes normal, we're all in trouble.
- 2010 Unemployment Extension - Weekly Unemployment New Claims Numbers Are BleakWhat's it going to take to get Congress's attention? Does everyone have to become unemployed?
- Earning Potential and Career Outlook for ArchitectsArchitects plan, design, and observe construction of facilities used for human occupancy and of other structures. Architects also may help clients to obtain bids, select a contractor, and negotiate the construction contract.
- What Jobs Are Available for 14 Year Olds?Where 14 years old can search for jobs, with links to the department of labor.
US Dept of Labor Database Features Employees with DisabilitiesSearchable database of eligible undergraduate and post-graduate college candidates with disabilities available for work with federal and private employers.- Employment Numbers Encouraging Despite Slowed Growth, Economic ConcernsJob growth, although slow, was seen for the 51st consecutive period despite economic concerns and job losses in housing and credit services.
- Permanent Labor Certification Program Sees Backlog of Processing Brought to Closure"Clearing up the Permanent Labor Certification backlog has been a Presidential Management Agenda priority and the job was completed on time, as promised."
- The 20-Hour Shift: A Revolutionary Idea for the WorkplaceWhy work a nine-hour day, five days a week, if you don't have to?
